After three unsuccessful seasons, Bob Diaco is out at UConn.
The school announced the coach's firing in a news release on Monday, a month after the Huskies' 3-9 campaign concluded. Diaco went 11-26 in his time at UConn.
This is obviously not the way I had hoped things would turn out, but I appreciate having had the opportunity to be here at UConn," Diaco said in a statement. I thank the administration, staff and fans of the UConn football program for their passion and support over these three years. Most importantly, I want to say how much I love the players on this team and will be rooting for their success. I know that there are great things to come for all of them.
UConn athletics director David Benedict acknowledged the peciluar timing of the dismissal and noted a coaching search is imminent.
I believe a new leader for our program and student-athletes is needed to build long-term success, Benedict said in a statement. I am grateful to Coach Diaco and his staff for their hard work and the integrity with which they ran the program and certainly wish them future success.
I know this may come as a surprise to our fans and supporters given the timing of this decision. However, it became apparent to me that a change in program direction is necessary at this time.